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Zach Collaros, quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, plans to return from a head injury in time for their crucial Saturday game against the Calgary Stampeders. Despite being listed as questionable due to his history of injuries, including multiple concussions, Collaros participated fully in practice on Thursday and expressed confidence about playing this weekend. The team’s decision hinges solely on his health status; they are trailing Calgary by two points for the final playoff spot with only three games left.
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Zach Collaros, quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, intends to play in their critical game against the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday despite being listed as questionable due to a recent head injury. After limited practice participation last week, Collaros fully participated in Thursday's session and emphasized he would not play if there were any health concerns. The game is crucial for playoff contention, with the Bombers trailing the Stamps by two points for the final playoff spot with only three games remaining. Collaros has a history of injuries, including multiple concussions, making his return significant for the team's chances this season.
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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are getting their first-string QB back this week.
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Bombers → get → QB
Quarterback Zach Collaros is still on track to return from his head injury.
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Collaros → return → injury
After being limited on Wednesday in his first practice in close to a month, Collaros was a full participant on Thursday as they prepare for a pivotal game against the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday.
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they → limit → Saturday
He’s listed as questionable to play on the club’s injury report, but Collaros told reporters he intends to play in their biggest game of the season, even though he said that’s not a factor in him coming back now.
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him → list → season
“It had more to do with just feeling right and being back out there,” he said.
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he → have → more
“The return to play – that entire process, doing that and again, just feel good.
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return → play → that
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“I would not be going out there if there was any reservations.
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I → get → news
Collaros missed their last two games and it’s essentially a must-win game for the Bombers, trailing the Stamps by two points for the final playoff spot with only three games left.
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games → miss → spot
“His health would be the only factor,” said Bombers head coach Mike O’Shea.
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O’Shea → say → ?
Collaros has a well-documented long history of injuries, including numerous concussions.
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He’s missed six games this season with injuries and over the years many have voiced their concerns over his long-term health,
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he said the decision to keep playing is one he’s given careful consideration to.
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he → say → consideration
“A decision like playing football, it’s a violent game,” said Collaros.
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“I think if you have no injury history – you don’t make that decision lightly to begin with.
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But certainly, when you’ve been through things that could affect your health, you don’t make the decision lightly.
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So, I appreciate people’s concern and care, and especially our fans.
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“When you’ve dealt with some of the things that I’ve had to deal with you don’t make the decision lightly.
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you → deal → decision
I feel very comfortable with the decision that I’ve made to play this week, that we have as an organization.
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we → feel → organization
And I wouldn’t be out there if I didn’t feel comfortable.”
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And the 38-year-old is not ready for retirement and apparently has lots of football left him as he was asked if he wants to play again next year.
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“Yeah, I do,” said Collaros.
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Collaros → do → ?
“I like football.”
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